Archive for January, 2007

Hayden-Harnett Bags do Carry All

Now I have a slight notion of what Cameo must have been singing about when he said “Oh Its like candy”. Because I’m getting a sugar rush just to tell you about this pot of lucky charms I’ve found. What’s as necessary as the LTB (little black dress)? Seriously every girl needs a CAB (carry all bag); for a busy day at work, sleeping over at the boyfriends pad or my favorite – going shopping! Not many women carry the bare essentials in their bags anymore; we’ve become proud pack rats.

But we don’t seem to mind, as long as no one looks through our bags with a microscopic lens, we’re fine. These people know that its not so much what’s on the inside of your bag that tells a lot about you, the outside is surely important too. Let the powers of Utility and Beauty combine!…sorry getting carried away here, but sometimes I do feel like a Fashion Warrior Princess

I recently learned of Hayden-Harnett from a friend in NYC, not only are their bags colorful, but also depending on my mood, outfit, and occasion there’s probably a bag to fit, and not just any bag, but a cute clever pockets-where-you-need-them kind of bag.

Do you think these bags are hot, or do I need to adjust my thermostat?


New Trend: Cropped Leather Jackets

I saw my favorite coke fein(alleged) in one of these last year and it made me want one. Everything she wears does that to me; Damn you Kate Moss, Damn you (not really I love you darling!) I mean I seriously can’t get tired of her in all those ads and on the runway, and neither can a lot of people. Hmmmm, its like watching Lifestyles of the Rich and famous with Robin Leach. You remember that show? Anyway thats a whole other posting.

But it’s shown up recently on the other Hilton sister, and I really love how she wears it: nice clean cut skinny pants and a basic white tee. Hmmm, don’t you just love it when simplicity looks this good? Well, don’t be jealous, you too can have your very own “expensive” looking cropped leather jacket.

Like this one I found at Wilson’s Leather, isn’t it nice? Lambskin for only $129, I love the zip up front and you can also get it in off-white.

I think H&M had these similar leather jackets selling for around $80(can’t quite remember), but now it seem like you can only get them on ebay.

And this I found this Crocodile-embossed Leather Jacket a bit pricier at $1040. You can wear with or without the belt, and I love the chocolate brown color and the frog detail buttons.

Style Steal: Marc by Marc Jacobs Patent Wedge

VS

See the difference? Didn’t think so. Which means not many other people will either. So, save yourself a couple hundred bucks( invest in yourself Chicas- some yoga lessons, french class, ballet, oh heck go ahead and get a lap dance….just kidding!!!) and drop by your nearest Payless, before they run out of pairs.

Marc by Marc Jacobs Patent Wedge $320 vs American Eagle “Hadley” Wedge $19.99
Available at Nordstrom and Payless respectively.


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Style Lady: Kelis is the Boss


She’s “Bossy” and her “milkshake brings all the boys to the yard”, and non-conservative fashionistas all over the world loves her rebellious sense of style. But have you all seen the TRACE magazine cover of Kelis. I hate it! It’s kind of a weird shot!!! Like she need some prune juice.

I blame it on Trace ( It couldn’t be Kelis’ fault), damn, your covers used to be so fresh and artisitic!

I mean look at her at the Trace magazine 10th anniversary party at Room Service NYC. You have to see the outfit in its entirety to really appreciate it(trust me). But I loved that she was rocking a shimmer legging. And the blonde hair fits her face well; I actually like the new Kelis with less hair. She seems more mature and ready to be “Bossy” with this risky cut.

Since i’m on the subject of Kelis, It seems she’s been poping up everywhere, like Ford and Uniqlo Ads. Have you seen the Uniqlo ads! Love them, so simple like the clothes but so cute, like the clothes.


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Flat out Fabulous

I Love these DRU flats, because you can dress them us with some jeans and a nice black jacket, or dress them down with short shorts. Which is the look i’m going for right now( still Chillin in Jamaica :)


Façonnable ‘Jennifer’Shirt $125.00 * Façonnable Stripe Tie Shirt$165.00. * James Perse Contrast Panel Shirt$125.00 Availible at Nordstrom

I love cotton shirts, they are so versatile and timeless, always in style! So I have tons in my closet. But these would be great looks with a tiny white shorts( see below) . Just follow my vision and if you try the look, let me know how it worked for you.


Theory Bedford shorts for $130 at shopbop.com, I like a lot but still waiting to find one thats within my budget. will let you kno when i do. But it is cute!


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